The Fire Safety Handbook for
Apartment Mangers was developed to assist property managers in their fire
safety efforts. The Seattle Fire Code and Washington State Law establish fire
safety regulations for multi-residential housing. These rules require property
owners to develop a fire emergency guide for tenants. They also require that
tenants be informed about the fire protection equipment in the building.

This handbook will provide:

11.Information to inform staff and
tenants about home fire prevention and safety

22.Guidelines for developing a
Code-required Fire Emergency Guide

33.Recommendations for developing fire
emergency procedures and

44.An overview of what to expect from
the Fire Department inspection process.

Enacted in 2002, Washington State RCW 59.18.060 requires residential
property owners to provide written notification to tenants regarding
fire protection and building safety in their building. More
information is available here:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.18.060